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Abstract Objectives To characterize white matter microstructural abnormalities in thyroid eye disease (TED) using tract-based spatial statistics (TBSS) of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and diffusion kurtosis imaging (DK...

Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a useful marker for cardiovascular risk stratification. Previous studies have shown higher Lp(a) levels in women than in men and sex differences in its association with atherosclerosis. The aim ...

Background: Neuropsychiatric disorders are highly prevalent, significantly impacting patients' Quality of Life. Probiotics can modulate the balance of gut flora, ameliorating neuropsychiatric disorders and ultimately red...

Abstract Background Migraine, a common primary headache disorder, has implicated daily behaviors like sleep, physical activity (PA), and sedentary behavior (SB), yet the findings are inconsistent or remain unclear. This ...

The present article deals with the current state, interrelations and prospects for the development of key regional associations of global economy. It defines main factors of development of regional associations in the la...

Abstract Introduction The majority of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection diagnoses in France involve migrant populations, who face challenges in navigating...

Purpose – This paper aims to extend current understanding concerning the cross-modal correspondences between sounds and tastes by introducing new research tools and experimental data to study associations and their re...

Presentamos un análisis fotométrico y polarimétrico de estrellas OB conocidas por búsquedas de este tipo de estrellas en la región de Puppis. Se ha identificado una nueva asociación a una distancia de 2.6 kpc desde...

Abstract Background Healthy ageing encompasses maintaining optimal physical, psychological, social, and cognitive well-being across the lifespan. While age-specific needs are widely acknowledged, many studies aggregate a...

Abstract Background Research on digital behaviour has largely centred on aggregated screen-time metrics, which offer limited insight into how distinct patterns of engagement within social media environments relate to psy...

Abstract Background Bipolar disorder (BD) typically emerges during adolescence and is associated with substantial functional impairment, but objective physiological markers are scarce. The niacin skin flushing response (...

Abstract Restorative sleep and morning sleepiness are essential factors associated with daytime functioning among workers, yet their variability and determinants remain unclear. Previous studies have primarily focused on...

Abstract Background Disruptive behavior in preschoolers is considered normative under certain circumstances; however sometimes it may be a sign of both internalizing and externalizing disorders. This study aimed to inves...

A major challenge lies in discovering, emphasizing, and characterizing human gene-disease and gene-gene associations. The limitations of data on the role of human gene products in substance use disorder (SUD) makes it ch...

Abstract Introduction College students face increasing physical and psychological challenges, and the multidimensional association between physical activity and well-being warrants clarification. This study tested an int...

Abstract Background Visceral obesity contributes to hypertension through pathways of insulin resistance and inflammation. The joint association of C-reactive protein-triglyceride-glucose index (CTI), which integrates the...

Abstract Background Fear of falling (FOF) is a phenomenon prevalent among older adults associated with adverse outcomes, including reduced mental and physical health, decreased quality of life, and an overall reduction i...

Abstract Background Misophonia is characterized by strong negative emotional and behavioral reactions to specific everyday sounds and is associated with significant functional impairment. Previous studies have primarily ...

Abstract Background Utu is a Kiswahili term with a long history of cultural significance in Tanzania. It conveys a value system of shared, collective humanity. While variants of Utu have been studied in other contexts, a...

Abstract Background Celiac disease (CD) is a systemic autoimmune disorder frequently associated with micronutrient deficiencies and extraintestinal manifestations, including neurological complications. Restless Legs Synd...

Abstract Background Gallstone disease exhibits a marked sex difference. While obesity and female sex hormones are known risk factors, the role of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and testosterone in gallstone-related ...

PURPOSE: To describe associations between pregnancy rates in adolescence and socioeconomic and social responsibility indicators in the municipalities of the State of Minas Gerais, Southeast of Brazil, in the year of 2010...

Abstract BackgroundDigital exclusion posed a significant challenge, especially in middle-aged and older adults, which affected their health outcomes. However, the evidence regarding the associations of digita...

Abstract Objectives To analyze spatiotemporal clustering patterns of severe hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in children aged ≤ 5 years, quantify the associations between meteorological factors and severe HFMD in...